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Next Stop -- Barbara Walters (prelude99's W/O)May 07 '03 (Updated Jun 19 '04) Write an essay on this topic.The Bottom Line God, didn't I admit enough in Corpgent's W/O? Here’s the second installment in the story of Logimom. Thanks to prelude99 for making it possible for me to bore you even further. . . 1. How long have you been a member of Epinions? I will hit my 1-year mark in July. 2. What do you do for a living? I work in a large Dallas medical center and my official title is Manager of the Clinical Data Management Department -- AKA Number Monkey. Basically, I use my vast clinical background in combination with what I can only describe as an accidental talent for detecting trends, patterns and incidental anomalies in any hospital data (or medical record). Being clinically minded, I guess I instinctively know what to look for with all aspects of patient care and physician practice at our facility. Of course, I get stuck doing much more, though I won’t go into it. I’m pretty sure I lost most of you after “Number Monkey.” If you made it this far without a jaw-popping yawn, congratulations. 3. Favorite food? Duh. I’m a slightly middle-aged (OK, I’m 37) woman -- CHOCOLATE. I also love Mexican food, T-bone steak, and a good cup of Joe. Not that frou-frou crap – ½ decaf latte with amaretto yadda yadda – What the hell is that? Yuck. Gimme Starbuck’s House Blend – and make it strong enough to grow hair on your teeth. 4. Most embarrassing moment? Gosh, I have to pick one? This is harder than I thought. Most probably aren’t fit for print, so I’ll go with this one. . . I’m 16. Not bad looking – everything going for me but boobs. I’m visiting an older cousin in college and his girlfriend. They invite over one of their college guy-friends (yousa) for an evening in the hot tub. A little Joe Walsh, some cheap wine, and a borrowed swimsuit. Oh, I’m SO grown-up – just impressing the college guy left and right. He’s so smiley and attentive, but trying really hard not to laugh. Still oblivious to the situation, my cousin’s girlfriend whispers to me – my tiny, almost non-existent boob is hanging out of the ill-fitting, borrowed swim suit. Need I go on? I’m scarred for life and I still have no boobs. 5. What are your favorite topics to write about on Epinions? My forte is K&F, but I’ve been trying to branch out into other areas. I also love to make fun of myself, so these personal W/O’s are fun, too. 6. Name a few things that you can’t stand whatsoever: I absolutely, positively HATE tailgaters. Not the party folk – the kind the fly up behind you at 100 mph and ride your a$$ so close an amoeba couldn’t get between the bumpers. Yes, I brake for tailgaters. I could use a new Lexus. Don’t worry, I don’t do it with anyone else in the car. On with the list. So many things, so little time and server space. I can’t stand backstabbers, mouthy and uninformed people, buzzwords, and I’m not particularly fond of busy signals. Get call waiting. It doesn’t cost that damn much. 7. Hobbies? I used to lots of those (when I had the energy). Among my favorites were the Star Trek club, live action role playing games (vampire), and karate. Now it’s crafts, my multimedia comedy website – shameless plug coming – www.WhoCutTheCheez.com, and writing for Epinions. 8. What kind of car do you drive? What color is it? I drive a 1997 Red Dodge Avenger. Ultra-sporty, fast, and gets me 30 miles per gallon in CITY. Please God, don’t let it break. Bought it new, just hit 60K on the miles. It has never been in the shop for anything other than oil changes and brake pads. 9. Worst time you got into trouble when you were a kid? Me? Get in to trouble? Never. OK, I got a speeding ticket and didn’t tell the folks. Then I forgot about it. Well, the troopers caught me again. Donna has to go to the trooper station (not jail, thank God) and wait until the folks come to get me and pay $400. I was piped sunshine for about a month. 10. Have you ever been on TV? If so, what for? I was on a local TV show covering a charity event I put together – and it was a Star Trek club-sponsored event. Yes, I was in full uniform. It was a chili cook-off for the American Heart Association (how’s that for irony). I put it together in memory of my best friend who died suddenly of a congenital heart defect. His favorite things were Trek and chili. Seemed appropriate. 11. What kind of music do you like to listen to? Gimme 70’s music, preferably southern rock – ZZ Top, Grand Funk, Lynard Skynard, Little Feat, etc. I also love Aerosmith and Queen, and dig classical music immensely. 12. What CD would your friends be surprised that you own? … It’s a toss-up between Symphonic Music of the Rolling Stones and The Essential Chet Atkins. Hey, I’m an eclectic chick. 13. Shoes or sandals? Barefoot. But if I must – shoes. 14. Where do you buy most of your clothes? I buy most of my clothes at Kohl’s. 15. Have you ever met any famous people? If so, who? Sure. My first cousin is Tim Thomerson (he played Jack Deth in all the Trancers movies, Dollman, Xena, etc.). I’m a Star Trek and sci-fi nut, so I’ve been to and worked at a ton of conventions. I’ve met lots of Trek stars, authors and artists. I’ve also been backstage at my share of rock concerts. A few of note I can actually call friends: John de Lancie, Bob Asprin, Kelly Freas, Todd McFarlane, Richard Pini (Elfquest), Steve Tyler, and Joe Perry. No, I’m not fibbin’. I have pictures and phone numbers. No, I won’t share the phone numbers. OK, last one. Y’all asleep yet? 16. What are your favorite TV shows? All the Trek shows (even Enterprise), Charmed, Whose Line, I Love Lucy, Quantum Leap, X-Files, anything on the Discovery Channel, and oh -- Days of Our Lives. OK, that’s enough, I think. Uh oh. . . gotta go. . . Babs is on Line 1. . . Thanks for reading! © 2003-2004 Donna Standridge  |
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